Should I refinance my loans?

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate or referral links to products and services. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Interest rates are once again at historical lows. During the last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 10th, the Federal Reserve “projected it would be appropriate to maintain the…

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Within Your Reach

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate or referral links to products and services. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Building savings into your budget is essential to make sure you actually set money aside for your goals. In fact, it’s the only way I’ve ever been good at saving money…

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Is now the time to buy a home?

Navigating the home buying process can be a stressful and daunting task. Connecticut realtors Colleen Rock and Immy Cognetta help answer questions for the first time homebuyer in this months Road to Wealth post. Be sure to keep following My Wealth Road for all reasons I love Fall in New England. In the meantime, explore…

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A Balancing Act – Life v. College Savings

I knew having children was expensive, but I underestimated HOW expensive. Diapers, doctor visits, new clothes every few months, and added groceries were all expected. What I wasn’t fully prepared for was childcare. Childcare can make it feel as if you’re already paying college tuition. Are you 18 months or 18 years old? My wallet…

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Q + A with Liz Pensiero

I was going to wait until next week to write this post, but with so many amazing sales going on for 4th of July and Prime Day around the corner, (Target and eBay getting in on the action this July 15th) I had to act fast. I recently sat down with my talented cousin Liz…

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5 Reasons STASH Works for New Investors

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate or referral links to products and services. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. If you’re a recent graduate, odds are you know investing is an important part of building wealth. And you’ve got all sorts of money goals. Apartment goals, new ride goals, wardrobe…

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Because La Vita Dolce Shouldn’t Come with Foreign Transaction Fees.

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate or referral links to products and services. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Credit cards. We love them. We hate them. 0% introductory rates allow us to make a big purchases and repay over time without interest. A definite perk, but it’s easy to…

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Three high yield savings to help you save for the once in a lifetime.

Annual Percentage Yields (APY) on savings accounts have been almost non-existent in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Traditional banks still advertise APY rates of less than 1%. That doesn’t even keep up with the rate of inflation, or increase in the price of goods and services. In other words, the $100 you save…

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